A roundup on cocktails, perfect for a romantic homemade dinner on valentine’s day!

Warm Mulled Wine takes away winter’s chill.

Yogurt, fruit and cordial based popsicle recipes

Finished with toasted pecans, maple syrup and cream cheese frosting, Red Velvet Pancakes are the perfect for Valentine’s Day breakfast.

Spicy Chutney made with Coriander Leaves

Indian way of using Cranberry in making pickle. Very tasty and can be used as a accompaniment for Roti, Bread, Rice even with Chips !!

These simple breadsticks are kneaded by hand. They are so crispy and crunchy. Great healthy snack for everyone!

For the Love of Chocolate: A chocolate dessert round-up from some talented bloggers.

One of the best mocha cakes I ever had. I love the spongy texture and the coffee-cocoa flavor and everything about this cake !

These sweet tamales are filled with vanilla roasted pineapple and riesling poached raisins.

Classic flourless peanut butter cookies. Naturally gluten and dairy free. Perfect for Santa and easy enough for the kids to help bake.

A fun and easy lunch or breakfast, I Scream for Grilled Cheese!

Gingersnap Cookies with Lemon Cream Cheese Filling: They taste like Christmas!

This fruit and nut raita by itself is a great snack that you can dig in whenever you crave a healthy dessert.

Braised in red wine, vinegar & stock, these ribs are flavored with a mouthwatering mix of shiitakes, ginger, and allspice.

Buttery Crisp XXL Chocolate Chip Cookie for Santa!

Puff pastry cakes with mushrooms, onion and rosemary, served with salad mix

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna Stack for One

Sweet royal icing for gingerbread houses

This lemon quinoa dish by Maria Speck in Ancient Grains for Modern Meals looks and tastes great and is good for you!

Reindeer Cake Pops – My Guest Post at Something… (with translator)

Punjabi Chole/Channa Masala/Chickpea or Garbanzo bean Curry Channa Masala is a popular vegetable dish in Pakistani cuisine.